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Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention & TCA Instructor Training with Meghan Bryant

When and Where

Date: May 1st 2025
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Address: YMCA Outer Banks
3000 S Croatan Hwy
Nags Head
NC
United States
Register for this Workshop

Information

Details

This Training course has 2 steps: 

SIPP: (formerly known as Stage 1)

  • Self-paced online lessons with discussions and instruction by Dr Lam.
  • Codes are sent by Meghan for materials (SIPP & books) to be purchased after payment is received.
  • Knowledge checks are administered through an online portion to track learning.
  • A completion certificate is issued to provide for entry of the Fast Track Training Workshop.

Live Interactive Training Workshop: review by Master Trainer 

  • This portion of the Instructor Training will be on-site for 2 partial days.   

Materials to be purchased by participants:  

First: link to TCA /FP SIPP (formerly Stage 1) + discount code

Second: From Tai Chi Productions: Bundle: Tai Chi for Arthritis handbook, Teaching Effectively book, TCA DVD (optional)

This workshop is designed for New Instructors to this program, with Recertifications joining to add to knowledge. The SIPP is a new part of the required elements to complete and then pass.

The Steps to Success are:

1. Register (Register a minimum of 3 weeks prior is preferred):

  • Email Meghan if there is any trouble doing so. 
  • Materials will be ordered by the participant, and discount codes for nice savings will be available after payment.
  • Meghan will send an invoice to confirm new or recertifying, allowing Credit Card or check payment to be made.

2. Pre-Workshop: (Required to have working knowledge before the workshop)

  • Receive materials and review them (SIPP link,  Teaching Tai Chi Effectively book, TCAFP handbook, TCA DVD) 
    • SIPP
      • has a certificate of completion to turn in before entering Training with MT
      • may take 20 hours to review if new, and if teaching consistently, it will take less
    • Teaching Tai Chi Effectively - Chapters 4 & 6

3. Training Workshop: 

  • This workshop will be: 
    • May 1 9 am - 4:30 pm 

In order to pass, there is a knowledge check and a forms check.  Safety is first in mind, which is why the CDC and other organizations (NCOA, etc.) recommend us, so it is up to the Master Trainer to make sure you have key pieces to keep the Program Safe and Effective.

In order to complete the process after passing, there is a final fee:

Board Certification Instructor fee is not paid until after the workshop to TCHI (not Master Trainer) to allow the name to be posted on the website so the Institute and employers know you are current on certifications

Please read http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/faq-for-becoming-a-board-certified-instructor/

Recert-only options available- email Meghan for details on other days

Limited Seating 18 ct: As of 3/27/25, 12 seats remain 

Cost

After confirmation from Meghan will create an invoice to send to allow for payment by credit card or check 

New: $380

Recertification: $200

** Additional cost for training: Materials will be purchased by participants.

***After qualified: Board fee to Institute.

Skill Builder: $100

*Seated next day: These prices have significantly decreased to encourage you to include this modification to your skill set.
**Please note that adjustments have been made to future training costs to accommodate additional costs absorbed by trainers for the training to be provided.  These new costs are now in effect and are being implemented.  This new value adjustment is to help us maintain our standards to be able to support your efforts.  Please email Meghan if you need help in knowing if assistance is available for this or future training near you.

Location

YMCA Outer Banks

3000 S Croatan Hwy,

Nags Head, NC 27959

Contact

Meghan Bryant

meghanecreation@gmail.com